The aim of this review was to evaluate data regarding potential thermodynamic mechanisms for increased rates of weight loss in subjects consuming diets high in protein and/or low in carbohydrate.… (More)

A low resting metabolic rate (RMR) has been proposed as a possible cause for the increased body fat commonly seen in women compared with men. Absolute RMR is higher in men, but whether RMR adjusted… (More)

BACKGROUND
Little is known about the relation between body composition and energy metabolism in paraplegia.
OBJECTIVE
We investigated the relation between body composition and energy metabolism in… (More)

Objective:The incidence of obesity and overweight in the US has increased considerably during the past two decades and currently affects 65% of the adult population. Research has indicated that… (More)